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Baker’s 7 Year vs 1792 Small Batch
On paper Baker’s 7 Year and 1792 Small Batch are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$26 – $34) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +13 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$26 – $34 ~$33 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).